This week
Exercising at Your Desk
Tuesday, Apr. 30, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.
Do you feel as if you are sitting too much at work? Are you returning home each day stiff and tired? Come to the Health and Wellness Library, Gateway Building, 1200 E. Marshall St., where health coach and educator Carrie Baines will discuss ways to keep active throughout the work day, whether at a desk or at home.
Register at https://vcu.libcal.com/event/12001144
For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://www.vcuhealth.org/for-your-health/health-and-wellness-library/.
RecWell and OMSA To Present International Dance Day 2024
Tuesday, Apr. 30, 2024 at 9 a.m.
Celebrate International Dance Day with VCU RecWell and Office of Multicultural Affairs. A variety of dance classes will be offered throughout the day at the Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Registration opens 24 hours before each class. Open to VCU students and RecWell members.
For more information, contact Nadine Madison at groupexprgm@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/group-exercise.
Game Day Study Break With Academic Advisors
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Need a study break? Join the Student Experience Committee of the University Academic Advising Board for a game day in Room 2107, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. Board games and card games will be available to take a break and destress before finals.
For more information, contact Mattie Hedgebeth at hedgebethm@vcu.edu.
Best Practices for Building Resilience for Diverse Groups
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 10 a.m. to noon
Trauma in its various forms can significantly impact the experiences of young people and young adults. In this workshop, participants will consider the basics of trauma awareness and building resilience for students across various identities and ages. The content shared will also help participants to consider multiple avenues to build resilience in their roles and in their organization as a whole. The event will be at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. Register at the following email address.
For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/99/1714572000000.
Physical Well-Being Challenge
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from noon to 12:30 p.m.
Are you ready to get in shape? Do you need some motivation to stay active every day? This is the perfect way to start. Learn about the upcoming physical challenge, how it works, and how you can win big. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3JA8v0Z
For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.
Ram Pantry Summer Hours
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Ram Pantry, 930 W. Grace St., will be open on Wednesdays starting next week and will be closed May 29, June 19 and July 3.
For more information, contact Anayah Spriggs at rampantry@vcu.edu.
VCU Mass Communications Graduate Program Informational Sessions
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture will host a virtual informational session for prospective students to learn more about the M.S. in mass communications with concentrations in integrated communication and media leadership. The school also offers a certificate in Media and Leadership. Join the session at https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad
For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or (804) 525-9425 or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/.
Notices
Extra Patrols During Finals
The VCU Police Department and R.M.C. Security will conduct extra mobile and walking patrols at night near James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., through Wednesday, May 8. For police assistance, call the following number or use the LiveSafe app at any time.
For more information, contact VCU Police at policedept@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1234.
Faculty RSVP for VCU Commencement
Teaching and research faculty who plan to participate in the faculty processional at VCU Commencement at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 11 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center should RSVP. Register by filling out the form at the following URL.
For more information, contact University Events at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/riHNqGeiaF6S6iuq5.
GEO Global Impact Awards CFPs
The Global Education Office presents two 2024-25 Global Impact award calls for proposals, one for Global Learning and one for Global Partnerships. They will fund proposals from VCU academic units to develop partnership collaborations with institutions abroad or new global learning programs. For each call for proposal, there will be up to five awards of up to $5,000. Award descriptions can be found in the Global Learning CFP and Global Partnership CFP at the following URL. Completed proposals for both CFPs are due by due by Wednesday, May 15.
For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/outreach/facultydevelopment/global-impact-awards/.
Career Opportunities for Those Interested in Criminal Justice and Public Service
Those interested in a law enforcement career are invited to speak with VCU Police. Take courses in all levels of degree programs for free, work toward student loan forgiveness and receive a competitive salary and benefits as a VCU Police officer. VCU and VCU Health faculty and staff receive a $5,000 bonus upon completing the academy and field training. The 50th academy starts in fall 2024.
For more information, contact Recruiter Conrad Simms at policerecruit@vcu.edu or visit http://police.vcu.edu/about/recruitment/.
New Work-Study Internship Program Seeks Student Supervisors: Apply by May 10
Will you be a supervisor of student staff in 2024-25? Want to elevate your opportunity to become a transformational experience for their career development? VCU Career Services and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships are launching the Federal Work-Study Internship Program to transform a subset of on-campus jobs into internships. Help bridge the gap between students’ financial need and access to high-impact experiences. Participating supervisors will receive a $500 Professional Development stipend. Apply at the following URL by Friday, May 10.
For more information, contact VCU Career Services at careers@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/nvYirbC6HwXWBrst6.
RamTech Apple Sale
Shop RamTech’s Apple sale in-store or online between April 29- May 3 (Monday-Friday). VCU students, faculty and staff save on already low education pricing with $50- $100 off full-priced Apple products. Payroll deduction is available for eligible faculty and staff. Questions: Visit http://vcu.bncollege.com.
For more information, contact Rafael Wells at ramtech@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8324 or visit http://ramtech.vcu.edu.
Transition to New Debt Collection Policy for Delinquent Parking Accounts
To comply with the Virginia Debt Collection Act (Code of Virginia, §§ 2.2-4800 et seq.), starting Thursday, May 2, delinquent parking accounts will be transitioned to a new debt collection policy approved by the Office of the State Attorney General. If you have outstanding parking tickets, you may elect to pay your outstanding debt online at https://vcu.t2hosted.com/Account/Portal
For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit https://parking.vcu.edu/parking/guidelines/.
Sing Mozart's Requiem, Join the Choir
Discover the majesty of Mozart's Requiem with VCU's Choral Arts Society. Are you ready to immerse yourself in Mozart's Requiem? Look no further than VCU's Choral Arts Society (APPM359, CRN 29766). Whether you're an experienced vocalist or just starting your musical journey, there's a place for you in the choir. This chorus isn't just about singing - it is an opportunity to earn 1-hour credit, open to all VCU students, regardless of major or concentration.
For more information, contact Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., at hansenc3@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/community/vcuarts-faculty-and-staff/directory/christopher-hansen/.
Take a Survey, Enter to Win a Gift Card
VCU political science students are seeking to gauge the way VCU students participate in activities connected to politics. Those who complete the 6-8 minute survey will be entered to win one of three $50 Target gift cards. See the survey at the following URL.
For more information, contact Catherine Auwarter at shearmancm@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/VCUVOTER.
Join the Wellbeing Lab in Mapping Social Spaces at VCU
The Wellbeing Lab at VCU is entering a project to study the effects of stress management programs on student behavior. The lab needs your input to map social locations across campus for thorough analysis. Your participation is key to the study and will help to uncover insights into how stress management impacts social behaviors within the VCU community. Visit the following URL to participate.
For more information, contact Polina Beloborodova at beloborodp@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/p52xUiBeqfgUf5G28.
Participants Are Invited for Study Examining the Impact of Acute and Chronic Stress on Cardiovascular Health
Individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as Black or African American are invited to participate in a research study examining the effect of acute and chronic stress on cardiovascular and inflammation responses to an acute mental challenge. Raffle drawings for financial compensation will be conducted. This study will take place at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.
For more information, contact Jeremy Via at healthyheart@vcu.edu.
